Katia:
I slowly opened my eyes and a blur ceiling is all I could see.
I shut my eyes and opened them again my vision ,gradually becoming clear
The environment wasn't familiar,it was so white like a hospital or something of that nature
"Kat?" I heard a familiar voice and turned to see mum sitting beside me.
"Mom?" I called weakly and her eyes beamed
"Oh gracious God! You're awake! You...are you okay? I'll get the doctor" she giggled and hurried out of the room before I could say a word.
I looked at at ceiling again and tried sitting up - and I did.
What the hell happened?I couldn't remember because I had a violent migraine,it was so bad bad that I thought my head will break.
Oh shit!…The lady! The wounded lady! What happened to her? Where could she be?
Mum came rushing in with the doctor not long after.
"Please doctor; how's 'y daughter?" She asked
He brought out his stethoscope and placed it on my hand and chest.
"She's fine, we couldn't find any physical injuries or anything suspicious " he said and she heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you so much, doctor" she replied and he nodded and left.
"katia" she called and hugged me.
"My baby, I was so worried. What the hell happened to you? The...The police said you were found on the road and there was a body too "
My jaws dropped immediately.
A body? She died? I asked in shock
"Yes, it was a lady who was stabbed. What happened? How did you get involved with that?" She asked and I blinked rapidly
"I don't know anything about it, mum. I...I was just on my way from the party and she ran into me. She kind of fell and noticed she was injured I ...I tried calling 911, but suddenly I..."
I paused and flinched when I remembered what had happened at that moment.
She had gripped my wrist and spoke in a strange language.
I gasped and quickly looked at my wrist, but it was plain and neat - no mark - nothing.
"Kat?" Mum called and I looked up at her.
"I'm...I'm fine. I just...when I was trying to call 911, I suddenly passed out. I don't know what happened" I told her, a little fazed.
"Well, the most important thing is you're safe and okay. But you'll need to give your statement to the police to clear your name" she said and I just nodded.
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I was discharged and free to go but first, I had to give my statement to the police and explain everything to them.
I spoke with them privately and told them everything I knew about the lady. Its such a pity she didn't make it.
When I was done with the police, I left the room so I could go meet mum. But suddenly, I remembered something.
The lady mentioned a baby.
I paused and thought about it. That was true.
I turned around and went for the doctor's office and luckily, I met him outside.
"Miss Katia" he called,
"Is there a problem?"
"Uh...of course, not" I smiled and looked around.
"I just...wanted to ask.
"The corpse you found last night...the lady...was she pregnant?" I asked curiously and at first, he looked a little surprised.
"Well," he cleared his throat .
"We've already carried out an post-moterm on her body and from the results, she wasn't pregnant".
I shocked me a little. She wasn't pregnant? Then, what did she mean by her baby? Or...could it be possible her baby was somewhere in danger? Shouldn't I tell the police about this?
"Katia" my mom called and i snapped out of my thoughts.
I sighed as I looked at her.
"Is everything okay? I've been looking for you" she said as she drew closer.
"I'm fine, Mom. I was just having a word with the doctor."
"Okay. So, are we done? Can we go home now?" She asked and I nodded and we finally left.
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Mum wouldn't let me do anything,all she wanted was that I get enough rest.
I too my lunch,had a bath then decided to have some rest in my room.
I was just laying in bed when I heard a nock at the door
"Yes?" I answered and the door opened with Sophia coming in.
Perfect!
I rolled my eyes..
"Kat" She called with concern as she walked towards me.
"I was so worried. What happened to you? How're you feeling?"
"I'm fine. At least, I didn't get raped" I rolled my eyes again and she gasped and sat next to me.
"You...you were almost raped?"
"Yes! By the so called Liam you asked to keep me company! Was it a set up?did you know his intentions and helped him?I mean, you asked him to bring me to you and in the end..."
"Hold on"; she scoffed.
"What are you talking about? Liam tried to rape you?"
"Please Mandy, drop the act for Christ sake! You called him on phone and asked him to bring me to you so clearly you guys planned this…God I can't believe you could do this and..."
"I don't know what you're talking about, Kat I...I never called Liam that night. I swear I came later to look for you at the table but I couldn't find you and I thought you went home already believe me "
I couldn't hold my tears as the images from that frightful night kept replaying in my head,how scared I was and I really wanted to believe that she had nothing to do with it but how do you explain the call…shit!
"After all these years of our friendship, you don't even trust me? How can you possibly think I'd want to harm you in such manner?" She asked but I still didn't say a word, probably because I didn't know what to think.
"Seriously Kat , I'm shocked that you would incriminate me in something this horrible".she scoffed and left the room.
As soon as she left, i broke down. I didn't even know what to do or think,I felt like i took things too far but replaying the whole scene I can't help it.
Could it be possible she really had nothing to do what happened?
Before I could think of any other thing, a strange feeling crowded me.
I suddenly had a strong urge to puke and I sprang on my feet but before I could reach the toilet I threw up everywhere.I kept throwing up till there was nothing left in my stomach but still couldn't stop.
"Ahhh!!what's wrong with me? Why am I throwing up?
Oh, shit! I think I'm sick.
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